“We stand on the edge of national metamorphosis armed with hope and lengthy dreams, and the desire to leave the mistakes of the past far, far behind us. Some wake to a blessed plague of amnesia hoping never to recover the damage that was done. Some keep marching forward feeling the heavy ache of everything they wish to change about themselves and our nation dragging behind them like a long, prolonged shadow. And still others shine above the sun, sparkling like raging cosmonauts, propelled by the strength and power of their pathological optimism. I tend to slingshot between all 3 of these distinct planets with unruly fortitude. This is where art comes in. It helps me deal with my compulsive randomness, and allows me to abate life's repressions while exploring all possibilities of transformation and growth. And for this, I am eternally grateful.” InspirationalArtMusicOptimismTraumaHardship Book:Quiet Lightning On The Noisy Mountain Source: Quiet Lightning On The Noisy Mountain
“We've become a nation of wolves, ruled by sheep. Owned by swine, overfed, and put to sleep. While the media elite declare what to think, I'll be wide awake, on the edge, and on the brink.” ThinkingNationsSleepMediaEdgesWideAwakeElitesSheepSwineWide Awake Author:Otep Shamaya
“You know just because the majority thinks something is right, doesn't make it right. So, that is up to us, the people that see the wrong, that see the injustice, that stay educated, stay informed, stay involved. And there's an old phrase 'the squeaky wheel, gets the oil.' Right now, our wheels aren't very squeaky; the other side, they're the ones making all the racket...We just have to get up, stand up, speak out, and don't be silent.” PeopleThinkingKnowsSpeakSidesInvolvedRight NowMajoritySilentInjusticeOilEducatedGet UpPhrasesWheelsSpeaks OutRacketSqueaky Wheel Author:Otep Shamaya
“The 'Rise, Rebel, Resist' video is a reflection of the outrage the American people are feeling at the absurd hypocrisy, and overwhelming nonsense and balderdash plaguing Washington D.C. It uses a bit of satire and a bit of wishful thinking to form this powerful amalgam of imagery that nourishes and empowers the living art of the song. Our message is clear: Either these elected officials do their job and protect the rights and lives of ALL Americans or be prepared to face the consequences.” PeopleThinkingArtUseFeelingsJobsFacesFormSongBitsPowerfulClearRightsProtectMessagesReflectionConsequencePreparedVideoAbsurdOfficialsEmpoweringHypocrisyNonsenseSatireOverwhelmingRebelBe PreparedImageryOutrageWishful ThinkingElected Officials Author:Otep Shamaya
“A bone heals, a bruise fades, but art is forever” ArtForeverArt IsBonesHealFadesBruises Author:Otep Shamaya
“Art is my God, Music is my religion.” ArtGodReligionMusicMusicianMusic IsArt IsRock Music Author:Otep Shamaya
